The Peril of the Republic of the United States of America - Percy T. Magan

lasted as long as his life.”
At Ryssel, in Flanders, Titelmann caused one
Robert Ogier to be arrested, together with his wife
and two sons. The accusation brought against them
was that they did not go to mass, and that they had
private worship in their own home. They were
asked what rites they practised in their own house.
One of the children answered: “We fall on our
knees, and pray to God that he may enlighten our
hearts, and forgive our sins. We pray for our
sovereign, that his reign may be prosperous, and
his life peaceful. We also pray for the magistrates
and others in authority, that God may protect and
preserve them all.” The simplicity of the boy drew
tears from even some of those who sat in judgment
upon his case. Nevertheless the father and the older
child were condemned to the flames. “O God!”
prayed the youth at the stake, “Eternal Father,
accept the sacrifice of our lives, in the name of thy
beloved Son.” “Thou liest, scoundrel!” interrupted
the pious monk, who was lighting the fire; “God is
not your Father, ye are the devil’s children.” As the
flames rose high above them, the poor child once
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